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to Aaron Jeffery

Letter from Aaron's grandfather praising young Aaron's style and the fact that "not a word was misspelt." Also, mentions visiting guests, pleasant weather, and that he doesn't "...know what got into [Aaron's] hens. they stopped laying as soons as you...

GLC01896.098

to Henry Clymer

Clymer writes his brother a humorous letter re-naming the family farm: "You want I suppose it should be like Don Quixote's horse at once sonorous and significant." Includes two illustrations. No year.

GLC08256

Boettlers Ranch

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 203.

GLC03095.11

Assignee's sale

Broadside announcing sale of "real and personal property," including enslaved people, from the estate of William R. Robertson. Lists 600 acres of land in the town of Union, Missouri, 19 or 20 enslaved people, farming utensils, horses, cattle, and...

GLC03085

to Robert Livingston re: questioning whether Livingston received seeds

Greenshalgh asks to be informed if Livingston received his previous letter, in which he enclosed two packets of seeds. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00023

to Robert Livingston Junior re: offer to lease a farm

Hitchcok offers to lease a farm that Robert Livingston recently purchased.

GLC03107.01830

Answer to the proposition of William Kendall

In their answer, the Oneida Sachems admit that they destroyed the property of white settlers and took women and children captive. They explain that they were unjustly provoked, however, when white settlers shot some Oneidas for eating their corn, a...

GLC03107.01895

"Propositions made by Pr. Schuyler Mayor of the City of Albany to the . . .

. . . chiefs, Captains, & Leaders of a Company of 350 Indians of the 5 Nations now bounde upon an Expedition to Canida all Encamped at Shinnechtady." In the proposition, Schuyler writes that the "French praying Indians" will always be their enemies...

GLC03107.02035

Consignment of land on the Manor of Livingston to Jacob Vosburgh

Document is in Dutch and English. P.2 two notes that approximately 90 acres of land on either side of Roeloff Johnson's Kill, including all houses, barns, and orchards, are now in the possession of Jacob Vosburgh.

GLC03107.01818

Proposal to Coll. Thomas Dongan re: regulation of trade with Indians

The Magistrates explain that due to the barren soil of Albany, the inhabitants of the county have no other way to make a living other than through trade with Indians, which has been quite poor as of late. They therefore request that Coll. Dongan...

GLC03107.01956

to Robert Livingston re: apology for returns on sale of cattle

Philip apologizes for his father's dissatisfaction with the returns on his cattle, but explains that he did his best. He also sends his father messages from individuals indebted to him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01574

to Robert Livingston re: Assembly meeting

Robert Jr. expresses his happiness at hearing that his father is to travel to New York to meet with the Assembly. He also mentions some provisions he has aquired to aid his father's health, and sends his gratitude to his mother for a cow.

GLC03107.01682

"List of the fatt Cattle Sold to the Burgers and Soldiars belonging to . . .

. . . Rt. Livingston of Mannor Livingston which where bought of his man John Coenraet Petri & G: [?] Planck together." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01790

List of people in debt to Robert Livingston for cattle

Livingston lists the individuals who still owe him payment for cattle, and states that they will be sued if payment is not received.

GLC03107.01795

Answer to the proposition of William Kendall

In their response, the Onondagas claim that the attacks upon white settlers were made without their order, and thank the white men for their forgiveness and understanding. They note, however, that in the future the white men should allow the...

GLC03107.01901

Bond with Robert Livingston

The document states Teunise's financial bond to Robert Livingston, and then goes on to explain the conditions of this obligation. Teunise explains that he has been given a commission by Gov. Dongan to be the Ranger for Albany, and in this capacity he...

GLC03107.02014

to Robert Livingston re: pear thieves

Philip congratulates his father on finding a pear thief on his property, and urges him to punish the thief severely in order to set an example. He also discusses the fur trade, and the need to work more with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01686

to Robert Livingston re: sale of cattle

Philip writes that he has sent his father's cattle to market, and that they have only received low returns. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01742

to Nathanael Greene

Written by Brigadier General Pickens, the well-known partisan fighter of South Carolina, to Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department. Due to orders from Governor John Mathews, he is now occupying ground previously occupied by...

GLC02498.09

to Eliza Cook

Has arrived in Hayneville from Montgomery and plans to return to the latter to attend the inauguration of Jefferson Davis. Has received Eliza's letter and writes, "…I do assure you that I was much gratified that you had thought enough of me to write...

GLC02570.02

to Thomas Triplett re: enclosing drawing of horse to be shown to Tobias Lear

"I herewith enclose the Drawing of a Horse, which I request the favour of you to shew to my worthy Friend Colonel Lear . . . ." Lear was a patient of Dr. Thornton.

GLC02794.104

to James Anderson re: instructions for management of Mount Vernon

Written as President. Washington goes into considerable detail regarding farming, especially innovations (a new red clover). He also mentions building a new road and the drought of the previous fall.

GLC02793.006

to an unidentified recipient re: business affairs & profitability of his estate

Written as President

GLC02793.015

to John T. Stewart re: his hope to be remembered as a friend to labor

Signed as President. Roosevelt also writes that he hopes to be thought the best President for farmers, small businessmen and "Abraham Lincoln's plain people."

GLC02793.057

On the choice of a horse

Detailed instructions regarding buying and shipping horses. Bound by a pink ribbon. Dr. Thornton, who treated Lear as a patient, was also a prominent architect and inventor.

GLC02794.103

to Tobias Lear re: lack of good fruit to send to President

Unable to fulfill Lear's request to send a fruit basket to George Washington because of poor crop. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.005

On the choice of a horse

Detailed description of what to look for when buying a horse, and how to ship horses overseas. With color ink drawing of a horse and man.

GLC02794.051

[Appointment of A.M. Kimball as alternate commissioner for treaty anniversary]

Certificate appointing A.M. Kimball to act as Alternate Commissioner of an "international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and products of the soil and mine," to be held in New York City in 1883. The exhibition would mark the "one hundredth...

GLC02783.01

to Mother and Sister

They are east of Baton Rouge now. They've found a lot of sugar and molasses where they are. There are inspections every day. He saw Frank Leslie's Illustrated paper in which there was a sketch of them driving the rebels out of Baton Rouge.

GLC02751.19

to Tobias Lear re: caring for pigeons

A detailed description of the care necessary for domesticated pigeons by Lear's secretary in Algiers. Docketed on first page.

GLC02794.058

Propositions to the 5 Nations

Governor Hunter speaks on behalf of the Queen of England, and invites the 5 Nations to renew their covenant chain of peace with the English. He informs the Indians that the English have made peace with the French, and expects that the 5 Nations will...

GLC03107.02116

to Alida Livingston re: unable to purchase seed

Gilbert informs his mother that he was not able to purchase seed as she requested, but has sent some "scherly reutts" instead. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02244

Answer to the propositions of Governor Hunter

The 5 Nations express their solidarity with the English, and their determination to maintain peace with them. They agree to try to make peace with the "flatheads" of Carolina, and to stop their young men from killing and stealing English cattle and...

GLC03107.02115

Indenture for the lease of land to Evert and Maria Evertse

As Lord of the Manor of Livingston, Philip Livingston leases a tract of land "from the Manor house to the Church" to Evert and Maria Evertse for their own use and improvement, provided that they pay an annual rent, and also plant pear and apple trees...

GLC03107.02463

Indenture for the lease of land to Epharim and Cornelia Goes

As Lord of the Manor of Livingston, Philip Livingston leases a tract of land next to the lot of Evert Evertse, to Epharim and Cornelia Goes for their own use and improvement, provided that they pay an annual rent, and also plant pear and apple trees...

GLC03107.02465

Last will and testament of Philip Livingston

Philip Livingston bequeathed unto his oldest son Robert Junior all lands, tenements, and mills on the Manor, a house in Albany, and his enslaved people and livestock. He notes, however, that if he should die between February and September, Robert is...

GLC03107.02493

to Lodema

Writes from Camp Chase. A warm and spring like morning; it is raining very gently. Located in a very fertile portion of Ohio, but it is not nearly as pleasant as other parts of Ohio are. Writes that "no hills in any direction are visible. There...

GLC02596.01

[Insurance inventory and charges]

Insurance document for the cargo of the brigantine "Prudence" written by Hurd while at sea. Says it was delivered to Mr. P. Mayer at Belzone & Co. Starts on 6 December and ends 22 December. The items being shipped are mostly foodstuffs and farm...

GLC02542.29

to Eliza Cook

Discusses camp news. Feels that the war is more than half over. Interested in how the children are doing and what they are learning. Wants daughter Ida to continue her education away from home but doesn't think she would do well in the presence of...

GLC02570.64

to Mary E. Bailey

States that he is grateful and thanks God that he and his family have been safe from sickness and harm. Reports that a part of his regiment is in Madison and will probably be there for some time. He hopes that if he is to stay long somewhere, it is...

GLC02664

to J. H. Landell

Lists items shipped from Liverpool, including grape vines and fruit trees. Requests that the items be shipped to William E. Jones in Glad Springs, Virginia, as soon as possible.

GLC02711.28

to Mary Epperly

Discusses the damage the armies have done to the local farms, crops and livestock. Continues writing on 17 May 1862 that he ran out of money and borrowed some from a man who is going home. Tells Mary to feed the man as repayment.

GLC02715.011

to Miller A. Wright

[step-mother] E. A. is concerned about his life and safety in the Army. She is going to make him a coat, but this task is made difficult by the fact that little cotton had been planted that year.

GLC02691.11.010

to William E. Jones

Refers to financial concerns but hopes for a good harvest. Mentions the construction of a railroad through Memphis and Little Rock, running through their property. Addressed to Lt. W. E. Jones, Fort Ewell, Texas.

GLC02711.18

to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Collins notes that he has signed a certificate for Livingston's hogs, and thanks Livingston for his trouble in procuring him a mare. He expresses satisfaction with the Governor's decision to suppress unlawful trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01361

to Robert Livingston re: decision to study French

Philip Livinston's son Robert writes that he will travel to New York to learn French, and asks his grandfather to send him some buckwheat to feed a flock of pigeons. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01523

to Robert Livingston re: assessment of the Manor

Philip informs his father of the assessed values of the Manor, and offers to find him a good farmer. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01543

to Robert Livingston re: receipt of hogs

Collins states that he has received the hogs from Livingston, and explains what he hopes to get for them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01357

Court of Sessions re: resolution to fortify the city of Albany

Citing difficulties caused by poor harvests and unfavorable weather, the Justices decide that it is necessary to obtain an act of the General Assembly to complete the fortification of Albany. Document certified as a true copy by Philip Livingston....

GLC03107.01503

to Robert Livingston re: business affairs

Philip mentions his father's political proceedings, states that he has sold some cattle, and reiterates his desire to purchase the excise of Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01198

Account of Abraham Vosburgh's cattle and livestock

Following the account of Abraham Vosburgh's cattle and livestock is a letter from Robert Livingston to Joseph Aplin, 15 March 1721, Manor of Livingston. In the letter, Livingston asks Aplin to go to Abraham Vosburgh's to take the account and convey...

GLC03107.01256

to Robert Livingston re: reasons for nonpayment of debts

Sydenham explains that he is facing difficult financial times, and therefore will not be able to make an expected payment to Livingston. He sites such reasons as a poor harvest and the death of some livestock to explain the shortage of funds....

GLC03107.01323

Resolution to Gilbert Livingston's proposal

Robert Livingston agrees to help his son out of a situation brought on by Gilbert's "folly," and offers a farm with cattle, supplies to build equipment, and some more land that may be kept or sold in order to pay off some of Gilbert's large debt.

GLC03107.01381

to Robert Livingston re: update of trade and accounts

Philip writes of the money he received for the sale of animal skins, and discusses business and accounts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01562

to Robert Livingston re: thanks for goods

Philip sends thanks for goods his father sent, discusses business accounts, and congratulates his father on a good crop of hay. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01154

"Wheat from the Palatyns & our sloop . . . 443 1/2 shepels"

Lists the wheat collected 5 different tracts of Livingston's land.

GLC03107.01260

"Account of Fatt Cattle sent to Albany"

Account records the cattle sold at Albany to the Burgers.

GLC03107.01318

to Robert Livingston re: sale of "beasts"

Philip gives the price he received for the sale of an animal. Most of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01561

Editorial

The first part talks about how great water is. Then a variety of topics are covered from medicine to the types of work we choose to apples.

GLC02745.107

to Mother

He has decided to sell all his stock except the white heifer and the cults. He sold his horse. Recently he went to New Orleans and spent time with Charley.

GLC02743.11

to Robert Livingston re: note of thanks

Philip sends his thanks for the receipt of a sheep, and promises to get his debts in order as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00965

to Robert Livingston re: supplies for Mr. Cast

Clarke begins by promising to send Livingston money very soon, and tells him of the gardening tools and seed that he has sent to Mr. Cast. He also asks that Livingston speak to a Mr. [Mayle] about being more generous in his assistance to Mr. Cast in...

GLC03107.00862

to Thomas S. Jesup

In a private letter, General Taylor writes to his superior, General Jesup, about plans for suppressing the Seminole Indians in the second Seminole War. Commends Jesup's plan to "forward the Indians & Negroes in question to Tampa" and then on to Fort...

GLC05284

General Orders no. 3 [inability of government to help black refugees]

Informing people that "destitution and distress is likely to arise from the influx of the colored population into this city. People of this class are informed that it is impossible for the United States Government to feed them and they are advised...

GLC07293

To: Capt. A. Neal.

Sam Houston ordering Neal to pay Mr. Robinson with cattle.

GLC07911

to: Wilmor W. Morris.

re: John tells his son that the cows "have not done well this season." He asks Wilmor to find out about Charles' debts as "he may want some [money] when he comes home if God spares him." [separate letter on same leaf]
George M. Morris. ALS: [s.l.]...

GLC06451.021

to: Jesse M. Morris and Joseph W. Morris.

John updates Jesse on the spasm in his mare's leg, which John [another with the same name] has been trying to cure. He read in the paper that there was another battle in Kentucky. John tells Joseph that their mother is working on a box to send them...

GLC06451.022

to: "Dear Brothers."

Wilmor writes his brothers that Jo will send three likenesses for Wilmor's mother, for Susan, and for Elizabeth. Jesse said to tell George he is too busy drilling to write George back. Wilmor asks after the sheep and cows and gives news of family...

GLC06451.039

to mother

He will stay in the South for two or three months. He has borrowed $3000 from Mr. Pratt and is investing in stock [selling horses and mules in South Carolina, see # 68 ] speculation. He has been formally relieved of duty and is anxious to get home...

GLC04662.108

to mother

He has purchased his stock and will start South immediately.

GLC04662.109

to mother

He is on his way to Augusta, Georgia to sell his stock. He thinks Columbia must have been a beautiful city before Sherman marched through. "There are a few fire places left yet, which serve to show what the city was, but most of the buildings are...

GLC04662.110

to mother

His stock is not selling as fast as he had hoped. He thinks Darlington is the wealthiest district in the state and adds, "The people are very sesech in their proclivities and are as 'ugly as sin', as the children say."

GLC04662.111

to mother

He has been renting out his teams, but will now sell them. He received a job offer from Pratt & Co. and plans to accept it.

GLC04662.112

to mother

His stock is selling slowly, but he has already made enough to cover his original purchase and all his expenses. He will hold an auction and hopes to sell of the rest of the teams at that time. Hopes to be home before Christmas.

GLC04662.113

to mother

Describes the damage done by union bombardment and subsequent fires. Hopes to dispose of his stock in auction. Wants to be home for Christmas.

GLC04662.114

to mother

He is feeling homesick. Selling the mules and wagons is taking a long time. He writes of a girl from home, Katie Pratt, whom he is interested in and who his mother thinks would be a good choice for a wife. Yet he will not marry until he is...

GLC04662.120

to Minnie

Writes to his sister about the discharge of troops, including Leon Brown. Mentions the garden back home and that he does not think he will get a furlough.

GLC04662.126

"Demention [sic] of a Thrashing Machine"

Detailed description of James Tod's threshing machine.

GLC02794.177

Detailed description of a plow

George Washington introduced Tobias Lear to Young, a prominent British agriculturalist.

GLC02794.178

to Mary Mayberry

Says he is lonesome and received a letter from Mary yesterday, the first letter he received since he left New York. Notes that she was traveling up to the country. Says there is great sporting in Maryland -- fishing, crabbing, and oystering. Says...

GLC02829.13

How the Treasury is Robbed and No Load in that Barrel

Article discusses the problem they have on their hands with the duplication of bonds and treasury notes. Currently there is no method of preventions and they've had to pay millions in redemption. The other side talks about taxes and how farmers are...

GLC02691.12.02

to Mother

They have not arrived at Richmond yet, but must be ready for a start at a moment's notice. Only allowed to take their haversacks, no knapsacks or blankets. Have to bring 40 rounds of cartridges in boxes and 20 rounds in their pockets when they...

GLC02749.005

[Survey and exploration journal of one million acres in Maine]

Full title: "A journal over 1,000,000 acres of land in the County of Hancock & Washington, sold by government to General Jackson & others- containing a description of the soil, growth river, lakes, ponds, brooks, mountains, plains, swamps, meadows &...

GLC02437.05654

to Joseph M. Maitland

Maitland writes to his brother from home. Thanks him for a recent letter. Reports he went to church twice on Sunday and heard two very good sermons. Quotes several verses from the Bible. Says mother finds it hard to write at night and will write him...

GLC03523.10.118

178 Sugar and Cotton Plantation Slaves!... [Slave sale catalogue from Waverly and Meredith plantations]

By J. A. Beard & May-…13th and 14th March, 1855… Will be Sold at Auction, at Banks Arcade, Magazine Street, in the City of New Orleans…" Catalogue of slaves, listed by families, individually described: "No. 1 field hand, fine axman, sawyer and hewer"...

GLC09340

to Celicia Paul

Paul tells his wife about camp life, food rations and other Companies he came in contact with. He informs her that he doesn't know when he will get his bounty money, but that he will send money along once he gets it. He also advises her to take...

GLC03058.01

to Alexander M. Ross

Discusses her financial struggles and John Brown. Her husband "has not earned a dollar for more than a year" since their is no work to be found, and her crops fared poorly. May try to write articles about her father for money, though "so many...

GLC03007.35

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04574

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04577

Receipt of wheat from Jacob Myer for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04584

Receipt of wheat from John Mackelly of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04585

Receipt of wheat from Garret Brown of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04586

Receipt of wheat from William Rarick of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04587

Receipt of wheat from James Miller for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04590

Receipt of wheat from John Rossman of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04592

Receipt of wheat from John Silvernail for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04593

Receipt of wheat from Peter Krine for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04595

Receipt of wheat from Philip Pulver for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04598

Receipt of wheat from Michel Nifen for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04602

Receipt of wheat from Philip Fels for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04603